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Green Energy Laboratory: Archea Associati
Green Energy Laboratory: Archea Associati
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The Green Energy Laboratory (GEL) is a research center for low-environmental impact building technologies located on the Minhang Campus of Jiao Tong University in Shanghai. It was designed and built by the Florentine architectural firm Archea Associati in 2012. The GEL building is based around a central courtyard with a retractable roof and a double skin composed of terracotta elements designed to form pictograms common in the Chinese language. It symbolizes intercultural cooperation between Italy and China.
Format: Hardback
Length: 136 pages
Publication date: 29 October 2021
Publisher: Forma Edizioni
The Green Energy Laboratory (GEL) is a cutting-edge research center dedicated to developing low-environmental impact building technologies on the Minhang Campus of Jiao Tong University in Shanghai. This remarkable facility was conceived in collaboration between the university and the Italian Ministry for Environment, Land, and Sea Protection, and it was skillfully designed and constructed by the Florentine architectural firm Archea Associati in 2012.
This comprehensive book showcases a collection of critical essays, detailed technical drawings, captivating photographs of the construction site and the completed project, and provides a visual representation of the harmonious integration of tradition, architectural ingenuity, and sustainability within the GEL building.
At the heart of the GEL building lies a central courtyard, surrounded by a retractable roof. The top or third floor is strategically recessed in relation to the main block, featuring a steeply sloped roof that accommodates an array of solar panels. The exterior shell of the buildings double skin is composed of terracotta elements, carefully designed to form pictograms commonly found in the Chinese language. This innovative design not only adds a cultural touch to the structure but also serves as a sustainable solution, reducing energy consumption and promoting environmental awareness.
The GEL building stands as a testament to the profound intercultural cooperation between Italy and China. It symbolizes a shared commitment to sustainable development, innovation, and cultural exchange, showcasing the potential for collaboration between nations to address global challenges and create a better future for generations to come.
Weight: 1228g
Dimension: 250 x 327 x 19 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9788855210737
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